Nashville Predators (29-43-8) vs Utah Hockey Club (37-30-13)
Game Info: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +115 / Utah Hockey Club -135— Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 14th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club are 37-30-13 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Utah trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the next three goals and were able to get the win. The Hockey Club outshot Dallas by a total of 34-24, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 4-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley, Doan, Hayton, Schmaltz, and Durzi, while Vejmelka stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hockey Club lost to the Predators by a score of 4-3 but did beat the Kraken by a score of 7-1. Utah has won three of their last four games, and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 87 points. Utah has scored 2.90 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 27 goals, 58 assists, and 211 shots on goal, while Logan Cooley has added 24 goals, 38 assists, and 154 shots on goal. Matt Villalta is expected to start in goal for Utah, which will be his first NHL action of the season.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 29-43-8 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Nashville trailed 3-1 after two periods, but they were able to tie the game at three early in the third before allowing the last two goals for the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 29-17, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Marchessault, Del Gaizo, and Oesterle, while Annunen stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 4-3 and the Islanders by a score of 7-6. Nashville has lost seven of their last nine games, and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 66 points. Nashville has scored 2.55 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.33 goals per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 31 goals, 42 assists, and 278 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 20 goals, 34 assists, and 202 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 19-30-6 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Predators will beat the Hockey Club
- Utah has lost seven of its last eight games following a road win.
- The Predators have won eight of their last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in six of its last seven road games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Predators’ last six games.
- The Predators have won the third period in three of their last four games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Predators’ last nine night games against Central Division opponents at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of Utah’s last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last nine games as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games as underdogs.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against Central Division opponents at Bridgestone Arena.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Predators as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Logan Cooley has scored a goal in three of Utah’s last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Logan Cooley has recorded at least one point in each of Utah’s last eight games as a favorite.
- Mikhail Sergachev has recorded at least one assist in six of his seven previous appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Predators.
Hockey Club vs Predators Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, and they are coming off of a nice win over Dallas, but they will be on the road here. The Hockey Club is 19-15-5 on the road this year, while the Predators are 19-17-3 at home. Nashville has been a huge disappointment this season, but they have won two of their last three games and did play Vegas tight in their last loss. I think this game is a complete toss-up, so I will take the Predators with the plus money.